2018 AUDI Q5 automatic transmission

Assistance systems
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode , the engine and auto­
matic transmission respond more quickly or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator peda l
movements. In the sporty
Dynamic mode, the
transmission shifts at higher speed ranges.
Air suspension*
The air suspension* is an electronically-control ­
led air suspension and damping system. The
ad­
justment depends on the driving mode selected,
steering movements, the driver's braking and
ac­
celeration, and as the road surface, vehicle speed
and load. The veh icle ground clearance depends
on the mode selected and the speed .
The ground clearance increases significantly
when the vehicle is in the
Allroad mode . At
speeds from approximate ly SO mph (80 km/h) to
75 mph (120 km/h), the ground clearance
re­
duces in stages . When the speed decreases, the
ground clearance increases aga in automat ically .
The ground clearance is the lowest in
Dynamic
mode.
Suspension control*
The suspension control* uses sensors to record
information regard ing steering movements,
braking and acceleration operations by the driv­
er, road surface, dr iv in g speed, and load. This
makes it possible to adapt damping to the driv­
ing situation near ly in rea l time. With drive
se ­
lect, you can adjust the suspension contro l to be
sporty
( Dynamic ), comfortab le (C omfort ) or bal­
anced
(A uto ).
Steering
The power steering adapts. Ind irect steer ing that
moves easi ly as in
Comfort mode is especia lly
suited to long drives on highways. The
Dynamic
mode provides sporty, direct steering.
The following applies to vehicles with dynamic
steering* : the steering ratio changes based on
vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum
steering effort for the driver at all times . This
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to prov ide improved vehicle con­
trol. At reduced speeds, steering is more direct in
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order to keep the steering effort as minima l as
possible when the driver is maneuvering the ve hi­
cle. At low and average speeds, dynamic steer ­
i ng* addit iona lly prov ides more respons ive steer­
i ng performance.
Sport differential*
As a component of the all whee l drive system
(quattro)
r=!> page 144, the sport differentia l dis ­
tributes the driving power to the rear axle
de­
pending on the s ituation. The distr ibut ion of
power varies depending on the selected mode
from moderate
(C omfort ) to sporty (Dynamic ).
The goal is a high level of ag ility and ability to ac­
celer ate on curves. The vehicle is very respons ive
to stee ring.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
The behavior whe n accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the drive select mode . Adaptive cruise control also
r esponds to the driv in g behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound*
The engine sound adapts to the current mode
and can be subtle to sporty .
@ Note
Applies to: vehicles with a ir suspension
- Make sure there is enough clearance above
and below the vehicle when pa rking. Th e
height of the vehicle (ground clearance) can
change once it is parked due to temperature
fluctuations, changes to the load conditions
and changes to the driving modes.
- When transporting the vehicle on a car
car­
rier, train, ship or by other means, only tie
the vehicle down at the running sur face of
the tires, which is the outer c ircumference.
Securing the vehicle at the axle compo­
nents, suspension struts or tow ing eyes is
not perm itted because the pressure in the
air suspens ion struts can change during
transport. The vehicle may not be secured
sufficiently if this happens .

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(D Tips
The "S" selector lever position automatically
engages when the
Dynamic mode is se lected .
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
Fig. 126 Center conso le: controls for drive select
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~ Press the left o r right arrow key¢ fig. 126 until
the desired mode appears in the instrument
cluster/Infotainment system display . Or
~ Se lect in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but-
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
~ Select and confirm the desired setting.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or wh ile driving. If traffic per-
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
Assistance systems
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot
off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Offroad* or Lift/ Offroad* -activates off road
f unct ions to support driving on rough terrain.
T he engine, transmission and steering adjust and
the Start/Stop system* switches
off. Applies to
air suspension*: the vehicle also lifts for pass ing
over obstacles to mainta in maximum ground
clearance.
Allroad * -only for ai r suspension *: the vehicle
lifts to maintain higher ground clearance for dif­
ficult stretches of road.
Comfort -provides a comfort -oriented vehicle
setup and is suited fo r long d rives on h ighways .
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the drive r a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style .
Individual -¢ page 12 7.
A WARNING
-
Pay attention to traffic when operating the
drive select to reduce the risk of an accident.
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
~ Select in the Infotainment system: !MENUI but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select> Individual >
right contro l button.
Afte r you have closed the settings, you will auto­
mat ica lly dr ive in the
Individual mode.
Systems comfort
Engine/transmission
balanced
Air suspension * comfortable
Steering comfortable Th
e equipment in yo ur vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust . The fo llowing ta­
ble gives an overview of the characteristics .
auto dynamic
balanced
sporty
ba lanced sporty
balanced sporty
Dynamic
steering* comfortable/ind irect ba lanced/direct sporty/direct
Suspension control* comfortab le balanced sporty
Sport differential* Off balanced sporty
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Multi Media Interface
Moving the crosshairs
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
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Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmission and MMI
touch
Fig. 158 m ov ing the cross ha irs
Req uirement: a map must be d isp layed
<=> page 213.
- Showing/hiding the crosshairs : press t he con ­
tro l knob to show t he crossha irs @ <=>
fig. 158.
Or : press on the MM I touch cont ro l pa d. Press
the I B A CK I button
(J) <=> page 147 , fig. 148 to
hide the crosshairs again.
- Moving the crosshairs on a map : move the
c rosshairs shown in the desired d irect ion using
your finger on the
MMI touch contro l pad
<=> fig . 158 .
-Moving the crosshairs quickly : when the cross­
hairs are
vis ib le @ <=> fig. 158, slide yo ur finge r
quic kly across the
MM I touch con trol pad in the
desired d irec tion
<=> fig . 158 . The crossha irs will
come to a stop af te r severa l seco nds.
l) AU DI A G provi des access to se rvice s fr om third party pro ­
v ider s. Perman ent av aila bili ty c ann ot be guaran teed , be­
c a use that depen ds on th e thir d party prov ide r.
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Moving the map
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
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Applies to: ve hicles w ith automatic transmission and MM[
touch
Fig. 159 moving t he m ap
Requirement: a map must be di splayed
<=>page 213.
- Showing/hiding the crosshairs: press the c on­
trol knob to show the c rosshairs
(!) c> fig . 159 .
Or: press on t he MM I touch control pad. P ress
the I B ACK I b utton
(J) <=> page 147, fig. 148 to
hi de the crosshairs aga in.
- Moving the standa rd map/satellite map1l:
move the c ross hairs show n in the desire d direc­
tion using two fingers on the
M MI touch con­
trol
pad <=> fig. 159.
-Moving the map quickly : when the c rosshairs
are v is ible, pull two f ingers across the
M MI
to uch control pad q uick ly in t he des ired d irec­
tion . The map w ill come to a stop after several
seconds .

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Zooming in/out on the map
Applies to: vehicles with automatic transmission and MMI
touch
Fig. 16 0 zooming in/out on the map
Requirement: a map must be disp layed
¢page 213.
- Zooming in/out on the map : press the control
knob to show the crosshairs. Touch the MMI
touch contro l pad w it h two finge rs and pull
your finge rs apart o r
together¢ fig. 160.
Press the !BACKI button (J) to hide the crossha irs
¢ page 147 , fig. 148.
Adjusting the sound focus
App lies to: veh icles with MMI touch
Requirement: the Balance/fader fu nction must
b e selected
¢ pag e 24 9.
- Mo ving the crosshairs for sound focus : move
your finge r in the desired direction on the M MI
touch co ntro l pad.
- Storing the crosshairs location : press the con­
trol knob twice.
Or : press the I BACK ! button (J)
¢ page 147, fig. 148.
Using the DVD main menu
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
R equi remen t: a D VD mus t be pl ay ing
¢ page 234. T he DVD m ain menu is show n.
- Selecting a menu item : move yo ur finger up/
down or le ft/right on th e MM I touch contro l
p ad.
Multi Media Inte rface
(D Tips
The vol ume of the voice guidance prompts for
the M MI to uch * can be a djusted sepa rately
¢ page 250.
Control knob with
joystick function
Operation
Applies to: vehicles with joystick function
Applies to: vehicles w ith the joystick function
Fi g. 16 1 operat ional concept for control kno b w ith joystick
function
Yo u can push the control kno b up or dow n (D
¢ fig. 161 or to the rig ht or left@.
Opening the entertainment sliding menu
Applies to: vehicles with MMI touch
Opening the ente rtainment sliding menu : push
the control knob down to open the enterta in­
ment sli ding me nu®
¢page 158, fig . 165.
The n you can se lect and con firm a func tion.
Closing the entertainment sliding menu : push
t h e control knob up to close the entertainment
s lid ing me nu.
Or : press the IBACK I button (J)
¢ page 147, fig . 148.
Additional functions
Applies to: vehicles with joystick function
Displaying the input field/switching to
speller input
P ush the con trol knob up¢ page 153, fig. 16 1 to
r e ach the begin ning of a list in the cent ral area or
t h e inpu t field. If the in put fie ld is a lready open,
switch d irectly to the speller in the input field by
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Emergency call
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call fu nction
Depending on the country and the vehicle equip ­
ment, the following functions may be available.
W ith the
emergency call, you can call for he lp in
dangerous situat ions as quickly as possible. Use
this function when emergency he lp is needed
~ page 201.
W ith online roadside assistance, you can request
assistance if there is a breakdown or a minor acci­
dent
q page 202.
(D Tips
- The services are provided through a SIM
card installed in the vehicle. The cost of the
ca ll and data connections is included in the
price for the services. Services are provided
assuming that the cell phone network re­
quired for the installed SIM card is function­
ing and ready to operate . The available serv­
ices set by Audi AG are only available within
the cell phone network coverage area for
the cell phone service provider selected by
Audi AG.
- You can find what data will be transferred
at www.audiusa.com.
- These serv ices cannot be deactivated using
the settings in the Infotainment system.
Emergency call
Description
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
An emergency call is a combination of data trans­
mission and a phone call. The data transmission
from your vehicle forwards important informa­
tion, such as the vehicle and position data, to the
emergency call center .
Emergency call
Making an emergency call
Applies to: vehicles with emergency call function
The emergency call can be made two different
ways.
Fig. 183 Front headli ner : cover for the emergency call but­
ton
Requirement: the L ED @ must be green.
Manual emergency call
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
.,. Tap the cover(!) to open it.
.,. Press and hold the emergency call button until
the LED @blinks green. The emergency call is
made.
.,. If the emergency call button is pressed by mis­
take, then press it again immediately until the
LED stays green. The emergency call is can­
celed .
Automatic emergency call
The vehicle electrical system initiates an auto­
matic emergency call under certain circumstan ­
ces, for example if an airbag deploys. The LED in
the emergency call button @blinks green . The
emergency call is made . This cannot be canceled.
Note the following LED conditions :
-Green -the emergency call function is availa­
ble.
- Red -there is an e rror in the emergency call
function. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. No emergency
call can be made.
-Off-the emergency call function is not availa-
ble, perhaps because no network is available.
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-If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn off the engine, turn the
emergency flashers on and use other warn­
ing devices to alert other motorists.
-Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traffic.
-To help prevent the vehicle from moving
suddenly and possibly slipping off the jack*,
always fully set the parking brake and block
the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed. When
one front wheel is lifted off the ground,
placing the Automatic Transmission in P
(Park) will
not prevent the vehicle from
moving .
-Before you change a wheel, be sure the
ground is level and firm. If necessary, use a
sturdy board under the jack*.
-Always store the vehicle tool kit, the jack*
and the replaced tire in the luggage com­
partment ¢ page 2 5 7.
(D Tips
-Obey all laws.
-Before changing the wheel, you must acti-
vate the jacking mode*, so that the auto­
matic controls for the air suspension* do
not make it more difficult to lift the vehicle
with the jack*
c::> page 354.
Removing the caps
Fig . 274 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
.. Slide the plastic clip (from the vehicle tool kit)
onto the cap until it engages
¢ fig. 274.
.. Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
Emergency assistance
Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 275 W hee l: l oosen ing t he wheel bolt
.. Slide the wheel wrench (from the vehicle tool
kit) all the way onto the wheel bolt .
.. Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left -arrow-. To reach the required torque,
hold the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel
bolt will not loosen, press carefully on the
wheel wrench with your foot. Hold onto the ve­
hicle securely while during this and make sure
your stance is stable.
A WARNING
--To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently (one turn) before rais­
ing the vehicle with the vehicle jack* .
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Fuse assignment - Driver's side of the
cockpit
Fig. 284 Driver s ide cockpit: fuse panel wit h plastic bracket
Fuse panel
No . Equipment
2 Telephone
4 Head-up display
5 Audi music interface, USB charging port
6 Front climate control system controls
7 Steering column lock
8 Infotainment system display
9 Instrument cluster
10 Infotainment unit
11 Light switch
12 Steering column electronics
14 Infotainment system
15 Power steering column adjustment
16 Steering wheel heating
Fuses and bulbs
Fuse assignment - Left side of the luggage
compartment
Fig. 285 Left side of the l uggage compartment: fuse panel
wi th plastic cl ip
Fuse panel @ (black)
No. Equipment
2 Windshield defroster
3 Windshield defroster
5 Air su spension/s uspension control
6 Automatic transmission
7 Rear window defogge r
8 Rear seat h eating
9 Tail lights
10 Left safety belt tensioner
11 Central locking system
12 Electr ic luggage compartment lid
Fuse panel@ (red)
No. Equipment
Not assigned
Fuse panel © (brown)
No. Equipment
2 Telephone
3 Lumbar support
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Emergency situations
General
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the nec­
essary tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting by pushing or
towing
~ Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper
cables
If necessary, the engine can be started by con­
necting it to the battery of another vehicle.
If the engine should fail to start because of a dis­
charged or weak battery, the battery can be con­
nected to the battery of
another vehicle, using a
pair of jumper cables to start the engine.
Jumper cables
Use only jumper cables of sufficiently large cross
section
to carry the starter current safely. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications.
Use only jumper cables with
insulated terminal
clamps which are distinctly marked:
plus(+) cable in most cases colored red
minus(-) cable
in most cases colored black.
A WARNING -
Batteries contain electricity, acid, and gas.
Any of these can cause very serious or fatal in­
jury. Follow the instructions below for safe
handling of your vehicle's battery.
-Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning
over the battery whenever possible.
- A dead battery can freeze at temperatures
around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle battery is
frozen, you must thaw it before connecting
the jump start cables. If you do not, this in-
Emergency situations
creases the risk of an explosion and chemi­
cal burns. After jump starting the vehicle,
drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
- Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes or
skin. Flush any contacted area with water
immediately.
- Improper use of a booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion .
- Vehicle batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries.
- Do not try to jump start any vehicle with a
low acid level in the battery .
- The voltage of the booster battery must also
have a 12-Volt rating. The capacity (Ah) of
the booster battery should not be lower
than that of the discharged battery. Use of
batteries of different voltage or substantial­
ly different "Ah" rating may cause an explo­
sion and personal injury.
- Never charge a frozen battery. Gas trapped
in the ice may cause an explosion.
- Never charge or use a battery that has been
frozen. The battery case may have be weak­
ened.
- Use of batteries of different voltage or sub­
stantially different capacity (Ah) rating may
cause an explosion and injury. The capacity
(Ah) of the booster battery should not be
lower than that of the discharged battery.
- Before you check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c>page 314.
@ Note
-Applying a higher voltage booster battery
will cause expensive damage to sensitive
electronic components, such as control
units, relays, radio, etc.
- There must be no electrical contact between
the vehicles as otherwise current could al­
ready start to flow as soon as the positive
(+) terminals are connected.
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